Charlesworth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Charlesworth Name Meaning: Habitational from a place in Derby named 'Charlesworth'. This comes from an old english personal name Ceafl 'jaw' + Wor(dh) 'enclosure'.

The name is of english origin.The translation of Ceafl 'jaw',strongly means 'Ravine' and indicates a settlement or enclosure near or within a deep narrow steep-sided valley.

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Top Professions for the Charlesworth family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 575
Coal Miner 72
Woollen Weaver 50
Labourer 44
Cotton Weaver 42
Domestic Servant 29
Agricultural Labourer 26
House Keeper 25
Servant 20
Tailor 20
Blacksmith 19
General Servant 18
Dress Maker 17
Weaver 16
Stone Mason 16
Joiner 14
Annuitant 14
Wife Of Above 13
Farmers Son 13
Shoe Maker 12
Farm Labourer 11
Farmers Daughter 11
Butcher 10
General Servant Domestic 10
Grocer 10

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